Registration required for school summer meal program

Thursday, May 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools Nutrition and Food Service Department is introducing a new change to the summer meal program. Families will now need to register to be able to pick up meals. Russell County Schools […]

Burton says RCPL looking at variety of programs this summer

Tuesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library is gearing up for the summer with a variety of programs for the community. Youth Services Librarian Kristina Burton said the library is looking to cover its bases in providing […]

Jamestown council approves taking Ponderosa Pike in as city street; Mayor says city planning for summer events

Friday, April 18 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met last night, with the council revisiting the issue of taking in Ponderosa Pike into the city street system. The council ultimately decided by a 5-1 vote to spend roughly $20,000 […]

Shogun food truck may operate at site of future restaurant this summer

Monday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

Plans continue to be in the works for Shogun to build a restaurant in Russell Springs. However, Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said the restaurant owners hope to operate their food truck at the site […]

Lamont Butler appreciated having a chance to meet former UK star guard Eric Bledsoe this summer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, September 11 by Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught When former UK stars formed La Familia to play in The Basketball Tournament earlier this summer, UK guard Lamont Butler admitted he had patterned his game a bit after Eric Bledsoe, a player on John Calipari’s first Kentucky team. “I know... Read More.

Russell County Schools served nearly 130 thousand meals this summer

Wednesday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

It’s been a busy summer for the Russell County Schools nutrition staff. Jessica Holt, the district’s director of school nutrition, spoke to WJRS News about the summer meal program the district operates. Holt said district […]

36 arrests made in Post 15 area as part of Operation Summer Heat

Friday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported the arrest of a dozen individuals in Russell County as part of an investigation into drug trafficking. Several other law enforcement crackdowns on drug trafficking occurred across the state […]

RCPL has stacked schedule for summer learning

Monday, June 17 by Zac Oakes

Summer is a busy time at the Russell County Public Library with a stacked schedule for this year’s summer learning. Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield told WJRS News there is something for everyone […]

Summer meal kit pickup is tomorrow; city park won’t be pickup site

Tuesday, June 11 by Zac Oakes

The weekly summer meal kit pickups will take place tomorrow, but according to a news release, the Russell Springs City Park will no longer serve as a pickup location. Parents/guardians can pick up meal kits […]

Mayor says city is prepping pool for summer season

Wednesday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

We’re now into spring, and summer isn’t far away. With summer months coming up, city workers in Russell Springs are preparing for the Joseph Smith Hays Memorial Pool to open for the season. WJRS News […]

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Stories tagged with: summer

Registration required for school summer meal program

Burton says RCPL looking at variety of programs this summer

Jamestown council approves taking Ponderosa Pike in as city street; Mayor says city planning for summer events

Shogun food truck may operate at site of future restaurant this summer

Lamont Butler appreciated having a chance to meet former UK star guard Eric Bledsoe this summer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Schools served nearly 130 thousand meals this summer

36 arrests made in Post 15 area as part of Operation Summer Heat

RCPL has stacked schedule for summer learning

Summer meal kit pickup is tomorrow; city park won’t be pickup site

Mayor says city is prepping pool for summer season

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